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Toxicant · 31 March 2008, 12:36 AM

Hello all,

I spent hours yesterday reading your site and wanted to jump in and say hello.

Great site!!

Now for my first question,

I have a GMT 1675 I got in 1978. From what I can tell it has a gilted dial and the small pointer so it should be somewhere around mid 60's could someone look at the pictures and take a guess. The serial number is mostly worn off, it looks like the first number is a 1 and then the middle part is pretty much gone. The 1675 on the other side can still be read. Is the serial number also on the inside or just between the lugs?

Somewhere I have what's left of the rivet band that came with it and the original insert that was all faded. I Purchased the insert about 10 years ago from a AD but the band is an aftermarket Champion USA band I got 15 years ago.

I wore this watch pretty much everyday for the past 30 years until just recently. The bezel gets dislodge fairly easily and I don't want to loose it. Can this be fix or would the bezel have to be replaced.

This is the first time I tried to take some watch pictures and since my wife is away with the new camera I used the old 2.0 camera. When she gets back I can take better pictures and perhaps show the rest of my collection.

Thanks all, great site!

Ron

Lol-x · 31 March 2008, 09:00 AM

Welcome, very cool vintage GMT.
I would say it is made around 1963-5 period.
I doubt that it originally had a jubilee bracelet.
Anyway, the small 24 hour hand indicates early 1960's, but the lack of pointed crown guards means it it unlikely to be 1960-62.

frostie · 31 March 2008, 09:09 AM

Welcome to the forum

Enjoy your stay here and have a great time

Numismatist · 31 March 2008, 09:16 AM

Hello Maine, I'm from Camden, where are ya?

Toxicant · 31 March 2008, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Hello Maine, I'm from Camden, where are ya?

I happen to be in Camden also, just off Chestnut street, what about you?

Scary huh? Or small world

GMTJOHNNY · 31 March 2008, 11:14 AM

Do I smell steaming lobsters and blueberry pie!
Welcome to TRF!
I sure miss Bar Harbor.

Toxicant · 31 March 2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTJOHNNY

Do I smell steaming lobsters and blueberry pie!
Welcome to TRF!
I sure miss Bar Harbor.

Wow, and you're from LI, I grew up in Brookville, between Oyster Bay and Glen Cove.

This is a very scary place

What have I gotten myself into

GMTJOHNNY · 31 March 2008, 12:02 PM

Buy a new Rolex and that should distract you [a wee bit] from your new home.
Love that GMT- I have a 1987 model and wear it daily. President DD for weekends.
We are "south shore" folk - as you can guess from the car picture. Bay Shore area.
Good luck up there!

TheChimp · 31 March 2008, 01:47 PM

Welcome from NH !
Ken

mailman · 31 March 2008, 08:14 PM

Welcome to TRF

Nice GMT you have

Numismatist · 31 March 2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxicant

I happen to be in Camden also, just off Chestnut street, what about you?

Scary huh? Or small world

I used to live on Chestnut Street near Limerock...

Small World.

etp095 · 31 March 2008, 09:57 PM

welcome to the forum ron,nice watch you have there.

Matt Chin · 1 April 2008, 05:28 AM

I live in Yarmouth now and grew up on Long Island, Jericho. Small world. I also have a GMT, but a slightly younger one that yours. Great time piece. Welcome to the board...

ROLEX MAN · 8 April 2008, 11:11 PM

Hello and welcome to the madness!

Dan Pierce · 8 April 2008, 11:16 PM

Welcome aboard and very nice GMT!

dP

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 10:42 PM

Welcome to TRF, Ron!

What a stunningly beautiful GMT!

Thanks for sharing!

Tools · 13 April 2008, 12:57 AM

Welcome to both of you..The GMT is one of my favorites

..............

Terry Newton · 13 April 2008, 03:19 AM

Nice Watch

. The RSC should get it looking brand new. I would put an orginal band on it. It may cost you a little money to do it but you'd have more of an original timepiece. It will look mahhhhhhrrrrrrrvoluos!

Welcome to the crazy group. Thorazine shots for all at 2.

Terry Newton

TDH · 13 April 2008, 03:59 AM

Welcome aboard Ron and a nice oldie GMT you have there!

31 March 2008, 12:36 AM	#1
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	Hello from Maine Hello all, I spent hours yesterday reading your site and wanted to jump in and say hello. Great site!! Now for my first question, I have a GMT 1675 I got in 1978. From what I can tell it has a gilted dial and the small pointer so it should be somewhere around mid 60's could someone look at the pictures and take a guess. The serial number is mostly worn off, it looks like the first number is a 1 and then the middle part is pretty much gone. The 1675 on the other side can still be read. Is the serial number also on the inside or just between the lugs? Somewhere I have what's left of the rivet band that came with it and the original insert that was all faded. I Purchased the insert about 10 years ago from a AD but the band is an aftermarket Champion USA band I got 15 years ago. I wore this watch pretty much everyday for the past 30 years until just recently. The bezel gets dislodge fairly easily and I don't want to loose it. Can this be fix or would the bezel have to be replaced. This is the first time I tried to take some watch pictures and since my wife is away with the new camera I used the old 2.0 camera. When she gets back I can take better pictures and perhaps show the rest of my collection. Thanks all, great site! Ron

31 March 2008, 09:00 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Welcome, very cool vintage GMT. I would say it is made around 1963-5 period. I doubt that it originally had a jubilee bracelet. Anyway, the small 24 hour hand indicates early 1960's, but the lack of pointed crown guards means it it unlikely to be 1960-62. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 March 2008, 09:09 AM	#3
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31 March 2008, 09:16 AM	#4
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31 March 2008, 11:14 AM	#6
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Yummy! Do I smell steaming lobsters and blueberry pie! Welcome to TRF! I sure miss Bar Harbor.

31 March 2008, 12:02 PM	#8
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	This will keep your mind off it! Buy a new Rolex and that should distract you [a wee bit] from your new home. Love that GMT- I have a 1987 model and wear it daily. President DD for weekends. We are "south shore" folk - as you can guess from the car picture. Bay Shore area. Good luck up there!

31 March 2008, 01:47 PM	#9
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	Welcome from NH ! Ken __________________ Sea-Dweller 16760 Fat Lady G-SAR 9411/0

31 March 2008, 08:14 PM	#10
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Welcome to TRF Nice GMT you have __________________ JJ

31 March 2008, 09:57 PM	#12
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1 April 2008, 05:28 AM	#13
Matt Chin Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Matt Chin Location: Maine Watch: GMTII 16713 Posts: 9	I live in Yarmouth now and grew up on Long Island, Jericho. Small world. I also have a GMT, but a slightly younger one that yours. Great time piece. Welcome to the board...

8 April 2008, 11:11 PM	#14
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8 April 2008, 11:16 PM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Welcome aboard and very nice GMT! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 April 2008, 10:42 PM	#16
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13 April 2008, 12:57 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Welcome to both of you..The GMT is one of my favorites .............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 April 2008, 03:19 AM	#18
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Nice Watch. The RSC should get it looking brand new. I would put an orginal band on it. It may cost you a little money to do it but you'd have more of an original timepiece. It will look mahhhhhhrrrrrrrvoluos! Welcome to the crazy group. Thorazine shots for all at 2. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

13 April 2008, 03:59 AM	#19
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Welcome aboard Ron and a nice oldie GMT you have there!

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